Sagar, New Mexico Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Sagar, New Mexico had a total population of 197, the 361st largest community in New Mexico. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- 83.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in New Mexico.
Sagar Quick Facts
How Sagar Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 176 | 197 | +11.9% |
How Sagar Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 63 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Sagar Rankings in New Mexico
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Other Cities in McKinley County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallup | 21,023 | $58,303 | 26.8% | $165,200 |
| Zuni Pueblo | 5,864 | $45,724 | 29.9% | $81,700 |
| Crownpoint | 2,882 | $51,011 | 31.5% | $61,100 |
| Navajo | 2,181 | $32,208 | 51.6% | N/A |
| Thoreau | 1,973 | $45,469 | 27.5% | $95,200 |
| Church Rock | 1,381 | $35,083 | 33.7% | $39,100 |
| Iyanbito | 1,233 | $52,500 | 32.2% | $49,300 |
| Gamerco | 1,176 | $48,977 | 52.0% | $99,600 |
| Black Rock | 1,125 | $46,000 | 38.9% | $101,100 |
| Prewitt | 1,027 | $19,074 | 54.4% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Sagar
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Mesa | 198 | $46,792 | $260,800 | 0.0% | 8.6% |
| Casas Adobes | 195 | N/A | N/A | 5.1% | 0.0% |
| San Cristobal | 203 | $78,472 | $385,400 | 35.6% | 0.0% |
| Hyde Park | 189 | $194,464 | $1,375,000 | 95.4% | 4.2% |
| Pueblo Pintado | 187 | $41,250 | N/A | 8.3% | 29.9% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 197, Sagar's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Sagar is a small community located in New Mexico, within McKinley County. The total population is 197. It ranks as the 361st most populous out of 495 Census-designated places in New Mexico.
Age Demographics
The median age in Sagar is 54.5 years. This is 38% higher than the state median of 39.4 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Sagar. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Sagar, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 80.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 70.0%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Sagar is White (non-Hispanic), making up 62.9% of the population. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (62.9% vs 36.0%).
Education
83.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Sagar in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 171% higher than the state rate of 31.0%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Sagar, New Mexico is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against New Mexico state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 495 Census-designated places in New Mexico. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Sagar, New Mexico?
Sagar, New Mexico has a population of 197 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Sagar, NM?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Sagar — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Sagar, NM?
The ACS sample for Sagar recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Sagar, New Mexico?
Sagar's population is 62.9% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Sagar, NM?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Sagar — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Sagar, New Mexico?
83.9% of adults (25+) in Sagar hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.